Title of the activity
XXIV Short Virtual Course on Trade Policy for the Member Countries of the Latin American Integration Association.
Activity Type
Virtual workshop - Regional
Description
This specialized training program offers a comprehensive overview of the multilateral trading system and its connection with regional integration processes in Latin America. Key topics include market access for goods and services, rules of origin, trade facilitation, intellectual property rights, sanitary and phytosanitary measures, technical barriers to trade, and the relationship between trade and the environment. The course combines insights from the World Trade Organization (WTO) and ALADI, aiming to strengthen the technical capacities of member countries for active and effective participation in trade negotiations and the implementation of trade policies.
Venue
Virtual mode
Trade topic
Multi topic
Start Date
End Date
Duration (days)
7
Activity Level
selection process
A selection committee will review the applications received by the General Secretariat of ALADI and select candidates.
Pre-requisite
Applicants must:
1) Be government officials based in the capital of their countries, with responsibilities related to international or regional trade (for example, officials from Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Industry, Economy, Agriculture, Health, Environment, Customs, Intellectual Property Offices, standardization and conformity assessment bodies, among others).
- Have prior knowledge of the WTO, demonstrated either through professional experience or by having completed online courses, such as the WTO Introduction Course.
- Have sufficient knowledge of the Spanish language to fully participate in the activity.
1) Be government officials based in the capital of their countries, with responsibilities related to international or regional trade (for example, officials from Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Industry, Economy, Agriculture, Health, Environment, Customs, Intellectual Property Offices, standardization and conformity assessment bodies, among others).
- Have prior knowledge of the WTO, demonstrated either through professional experience or by having completed online courses, such as the WTO Introduction Course.
- Have sufficient knowledge of the Spanish language to fully participate in the activity.
Target Audience
Government officials
Language
Spanish
Key Result
1. Government officials are implementing WTO Agreements and fully realising Members' rights and obligations
Key Output
1.1: Government officials have enhanced knowledge about WTO Agreements, trade policy formulation and conduct of trade negotiations
Programme
Invited Members and Observers:
Argentina
Bolivia, Plurinational State of
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Ecuador
Mexico
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Uruguay